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Opening hours during Christmas 2024

This year, we will be closing for the festive season from 24th December through to 2nd January. If you are planning to order optical components throughout the month of December, be sure to factor this into your schedule so everything runs smoothly.

Knight Optical Reflects on a Stellar Experience at Space Tech Expo Europe

This time last week, we were returning from an exhilarating, photon-fuelled trip to Space Tech Expo Europe. With over 8000 industry experts in attendance, this year’s event provided the perfect platform to forge brand-new connections and explore fresh collaborations in the fast-moving field of space.

Earth Observation (EO): How Optical Components Help Monitor Our Planet

Earth Observation (EO) is transforming how we monitor our planet, with optical components playing a pivotal role in capturing critical data. From military and climate applications to agriculture, EO satellites are advancing our understanding and response to global challenges.

Knight Optical sets course for this month’s Space Tech Expo Europe

From 19th to 21st November, Knight Optical will showcase its high-precision optical components at Europe’s largest B2B space event, Space Tech Expo Europe, on Booth X04 at Bremen Exhibition Hall, Germany.

Reflecting Vs Refracting: Telescopes That Reveal the Wonders of the Cosmos

Capturing moments once unimaginable, these astronomical tools transform how we perceive the universe and deepen our understanding of space and time. In this blog, we explore the differences between two dominant telescopes that help us achieve these goals, reflecting and refracting.

What is Raman Spectroscopy

Raman Spectroscopy: It’s a technique often cited in the world of photonics. If you’re a regular reader of our blogs, you’ve likely encountered the analytical method in our discussions on the various sought-after optical technologies used by diverse sectors.

A Lens on Moon Exploration

For the first time in over 50 years, humans will once again walk on the Moon. In this article, we explore both crewed and uncrewed missions – planned and initiated – from around the world that are driving lunar exploration to the next level, along with the cutting-edge optical technologies enabling them to achieve exceptional performance.

The Interplay Between Space and Sea Technologies

Explore the rapid growth and innovations in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, from enhancing business efficiencies to preserving historical documents and advancing healthcare.

Knight Optical Acquired by Torrent Photonics LLC

We at Knight Optical are excited to announce our acquisition by Torrent Photonics LLC, a leading innovator in photonics technology. This strategic move will expand our global reach and capabilities, enhancing our product portfolio and manufacturing capacities while ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.